Diminished Scale (Whole-Half)

The whole-half diminished scale alternates whole and half steps, creating an 8-note symmetrical scale. It is used over diminished chords and in jazz improvisation.

Formula: W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H   C Diminished Scale (Whole-Half): C – D – D# – F – F# – G# – A – B

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Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic H D
♭3 Minor Mediant W D#
4 Subdominant H F
♭5 Tritone W F#
♭6 Minor Submediant H G#
6 Major Submediant W A
7 Leading Tone H B